This is a guide for parents and carers who want to enrol their child in a public high school in NSW. It provides information on selecting a school, enrolling your child and getting financial support.

High schools are different from primary schools:

• classes are organised differently 
• there are more core and elective subjects
• they can be larger in size
• students have more personal responsibility

Preparing for high school

Getting ready to send your child to high school involves:

• understanding catchment zones and how to choose a school
• enrolling your child in school
• knowing how to enrol your child outside your catchment zone, if desired
• being aware of the immunisation requirements
• planning ahead and knowing what to do if your child has a disability or additional needs

Once enrolled, you may also want to:

• prepare your child for the transition to high school
• establish homework routines
• become part of the school community
• understand what financial support is available
• get support for you and your child